Wacky Publicity Stunt- Gnarls Barkley releases backwards version of new LP

This is sure to go down as one of the more bizarre publicity stunts in recent music industry history. Super duo Gnarls Barkley (Cee-Lo and Danger Mouse) is releasing their new LP "THE ODD COUPLE" as a free online download. But wait you say- this isn't anything new, both Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails did it recently, right? Not like this they didn't- LOL, you can only download a backwards version of the album, fittingly entitled "ELPUOC DDO EHT." Funny enough, this album backwards is way better than a lot of current music being played normally.

You can checkout this little experiment at the link above, or for the original version of their single "Run", download FoundTrack's March '08 MixTape.

Source- Nah Right?

YOU ARE BEING WATCHED! - Best Banksy piece yet

International Mystery Man and Street Artist Galore, Banksy, has pulled off his craziest stunt and craziest piece of work yet. This piece showed up in Central London a few hours after construction scaffolding covered in a sheet of plastic was erected in the same place. Under the cover of what passers thought was routine construction work, Banksy struck again and painted this awesome work- "One Nation Under CCTV." While some people might think the US has potential "Big Brother" issues, London is definitely the most well known city in the world to employ mass CCTV security cameras in public places- this work definitely pokes a finger at said issue...

* If you dig this piece, you can checkout more Banksy work here, here and here.

* Listen to a rare music track by Banksy and Danger Mouse on FoundTrack's November '06 MixTape.

Nom De Guerre Fall / Winter 2008 collection

Nom de Guerre is consistent in their ability to release lines of modern edgy clothing that somehow maintain a classic sensibility. Every new collection they release is as exciting for me to checkout as the last. While I don't recommend it for combat use as the gentleman below seems to be getting ready for, the neck wear and jacket are awesome:

I'm a big fan of anything that incorporates a techy/military look, so I'm definitely a big fan of these crazy suspenders:

Checkout the full Nom de Guerre Fall / Winter 2008 collection on their online lookbook.

Source- Slam x Hype

Weekly Events Calendar : F.I.L.A. (Found in LA) April 15-20th

Tuesday April 15th
Georgie James, Telematique @ Pehrspace
Nightwatchman (Tom Morello) and friends @ Troubadour

David Ford, Meiko, Stacy Clark @ Hotel Cafe

Wednesday April 16th
KCRW Presents Eels @ El Rey
KCRW Presents Azar Nafisi & Marjane Satrapi In Conversation @ Royce Hall
The Shackeltons, Army Navy @ Silverlake Lounge
Indie 103 Presents Pop Noir, Avangaad @ Spaceland (CLUB NME)
Sara Lov, Patrick Park, Learning Music @ Tangier
Georgie James , Buddy @ Hotel Cafe
Benefit for Sweet Relief @ The Echo (The Pity Party, Karin Tatoyan, The Franks)
Jay-Z, Mary J Blige @ Hollywood Bowl

Guilty Simpson CD release, Havana Joe @ Crash Mansion
Armada (EP Release) @ Derby

Thursday April 17th
KCRW Presents Eels @ El Rey
KCRW Presents Oliver Future, Scissors For Lefty @ Safari Sams
Western States Motel, Hello Dragon, Flashing Red Lights, Happy Stars @ Spaceland
Eli "Paperboy" Reed, Jail Weddings, The Shackeltons, Don Cavalli @ Echo
Arlo Guthrie @ Royce Hall

Friday April 18th
KCRW Presents Division Day @ Troubadour
Ghostland Observatory @ Henry Fonda
Bad Dudes, We Versus The Shark, The Valley Arena, Guppies @ Pehrspace
Pre, The Mae Shi @ Spaceland
The Quarter After @ Echo (CD Release)
Pete Rock, DJ Premier, DJ Journey, Inka One @ Crash Mansion
Ash Grove 50th Anniversary @ Royce Hall
Ratt, White Lion @ House of Blues (West Hollywood)

The Moon Upstairs, Lion of Panjshir, He's My Brother, She's My Sister @ Charlie O's
Jon Brion @ Largo
Don Cavalli @ Echo Curio

Saturday April 19th
Bodies of Water, Elf Power, Flowers Forever @ Spaceland
The Von Bondies @ Echo
A Sunny Day in Glasgow, State Bird, No Little Kindness @ Pehrspace
Mickey Avalon, Andre Legacy, Dirt Nasty, Beardog @ Roxy
Sarah Silverman, Foreign Born, Tim and Eric, Thomas Lennon (Reno 911), Patton Oswalt @ Troubadour (South Toward Home Benefit)
Ash Grove 50th Anniversary @ Royce Hall
Jon Brion @ Largo

Bell Biv Devoe, Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, M.C. Lyte, Slick Rick @ Gibson Ampitheatre

Art Closing No. 9 w/No age, Abe Vigoda, Soft Boiled Eggies, Weave @ Tiny Creatures

Sunday April 20th
Pre, Health, Ima Gymnist, Teenage Moms @ Smell
No Age w/ Mika Miko @ Mark Taper Auditorium - Central Library (2 pm - free)
Ojos Rojos, Casket Salesmen & more @ Spaceland (Long Hair Illuminati Records showcase--free)

Resources
losangeles.ohmyrockness.com
KCRW Presents
LosAnjealous.com
Upcoming.yahoo.com
Going.com
Metromix.com
theguide.latimes.com

A break from Tax Deadline - Mad TV's "Sensible Deduction" Music Spoof Video

Need a break from scurrying to get your taxes done before tonight's April 15th IRS deadline? The folks over at Mad TV produced this little spoof to Snoop Dogg's "Sexual Eruption" - H and R Block's "Sensible Deduction":


Checkout Snoop's original retro inspired "Sensual Seduction (Sexual Eruption)" music video here

Listen to the "Sexual Eruption remix featuring Robyn" on FoundTrack's March 2008 MixTape

Return of a cult classic - 2008 Land Rover Defender 90 SVX

As part of British marque Land Rover's 60th anniversary, the company will be re-releasing the Defender 90- a vehicle that has a major cult car enthusiast following. The O.G. suv is known for its off road capability and rugged but stylish design. See here how it looks next to the very first model:

The 2008 Defender 90 SVX will be individually numbered and available in hard top and open top configurations and exclusively in a satin black on metallic black colorway. One feature that the original definitely didn't have? - iPod dock comes standard.


More info and photos at the source: CarScoop

Utah Saints - Something Good '08 (Remix)

Back in the 90's, there was a band called Utah Saints, and they had modest success in the UK with some top ten dance tunes. And they did the Mortal Kombat theme tune. Now they're back, with a remix by Warren Clarke. This is nothing to be excited about, because every few months or so, we see this influx of 90s songs being remixed by DJ's that add a new backing track and release it as a brand new single. However, the reason this was brought to my attention (thanks bro!) was because of the awesomeness of the video. See what you think below:



Note: Welsh = funny (if you don't believe me, check out the genius that is Gavin and Stacey)

Rose McGowan still set to play Barbarella... and still no Jane Fonda

After a bit of controversy, looks like Rose McGowan will indeed be playing Barbarella in Robert Rodriguez's remake of the film, and that production is moving forward full steam. Trouble seemed to be brewing a few months ago when Universal, the studio behind the film, was reportedly peeved that Rodriguez cast McGowan based on the fact that they were an item. Personally, I don't mind her, but there's no way she can keep up with the O.G. bad-ass that was Jane Fonda. Checkout the rad vintage poster and trailer to Paramount and director Dino De Laurentiis' 1968 original and decide for yourself:




Source - Cinematical

Ducati Monster 696 - The design beauty I'd ride (if I could ride)

Look, I don't have a motorcycle license, let alone know how to ride a bike, but I do know a thing or two about motor vehicles and technology. When I finally get off my ass and learn how to ride, I'm going to get me one these. The Ducati Monster 696 is a total design beauty- the bike is known for it's stripped down look and function. Love the exposed frame and modern yet seemingly classic design.

More detailed info at the source